Youth

Adoption of the Youth4Water initiative at UNESCO: historic vote on an official framework for youth in the water sector

2026-06-19

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The adoption of the Youth4Water initiative ensures youth’s participation in decision-making bodies, marking a turning point for water diplomacy. The International Water Secretariat (IWS) is proud to announce that it has been designated the operational secretariat for UNESCO’s flagship initiative Youth4Water, a major recognition that crowns more than three decades of commitment to youth participation … Continue reading Adoption of the Youth4Water initiative at UNESCO: historic vote on an official framework for youth in the water sector →

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Global Youth Movement for Water : youth shaping the road to the 2026 UN Water Conference and beyond

2026-02-24

Global Youth Movement for Water

In January 2026, youth actors mobilized in Dakar at a pivotal moment for global water governance, alongside the High-Level Preparatory Meeting for the 2026 UN Water Conference (January 26-27).  Through a series of events, including the Youth Interactive Days (January 23–24), the UNDESA One-Day Stakeholder Meeting (January 25) and the Youth Debrief Meeting (January 28), … Continue reading Global Youth Movement for Water : youth shaping the road to the 2026 UN Water Conference and beyond →

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From consultation to co-Creation: ISW mobilizes youth and civil society in Dakar on the road to the 2026 UN Water Conference

2026-02-11

Global Youth Movement for Water

At the start of a year marked by major international water milestones, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW) mobilized in Dakar (January 2026) to engage in the High-Level Preparatory Meeting of the 2026 UN Water Conference, and its one-day stakeholder meeting. This key moment offered a strategic opportunity to position ISW and the platforms we are catalyzing – the Global Youth Movement for Water and … Continue reading From consultation to co-Creation: ISW mobilizes youth and civil society in Dakar on the road to the 2026 UN Water Conference →

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2026 UN Water Conference: Youth and civil society mobilize in Dakar for the Preparatory High-Level Meeting

2026-01-20

Global Youth Movement for Water

From 25 to 27 January 2026, Dakar, Senegal, will host a pivotal moment on the road to the 2026 UN Water Conference. Governments, UN entities, civil society organizations, and youth representatives will convene for the One-Day Stakeholder Meeting and the High-Level Preparatory Meeting, setting the political priorities, interactive dialogues, and governance architecture of the third UN Water Conference, scheduled for 2–4 December 2026 … Continue reading 2026 UN Water Conference: Youth and civil society mobilize in Dakar for the Preparatory High-Level Meeting →

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A unified civil society and youth for water ahead of the high-level preparatory meeting in Dakar

2025-12-30

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On 10 December, the International Secretariat for Water, in collaboration with the Butterfly Effect NGO, the Global Youth Movement for Water and other key partners, held the second webinar in the series ‘Towards the 2026 UN Water Conference’. The objectives of this event were to: share the latest information on the Conference process and the … Continue reading A unified civil society and youth for water ahead of the high-level preparatory meeting in Dakar →

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Discover the winners of the third 1MYAC call for proposals!

2025-11-17

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After months of creativity, passion, and hard work, we’re thrilled to announce the six winning youth-led projects of the 1 Million Youth Action Challenge (1MYAC) 3rd Call to Action! From over 180 inspiring submissions across 55 countries, these six projects stood out for their innovation, impact, and deep commitment to building a more sustainable and resilient world. This year’s winners come from Nigeria, Uzbekistan, … Continue reading Discover the winners of the third 1MYAC call for proposals! →

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Civil society and youth get organised for the 3rd UN Water Conference

2025-11-17

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On 11 November 2025, the International  Secretariat for Water (ISW), in collaboration with the Butterfly Effect NGO coalition, the Global Youth Movement for Water and the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth, with the support of UN-Water and DESA, launched the first webinar in a series of three entitled ‘Towards the 2026 United … Continue reading Civil society and youth get organised for the 3rd UN Water Conference →

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The International Secretariat for Water at the Third Syrdarya Youth Forum in Khujand

2025-11-10

Youth Vision for Central Asia

On 11th October, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW) co-organised and participated in the 3rd Syrdarya Youth Forum, organised by the Youth Group for Protection of the Environment in Gulistan, in the Sughd region of Tajikistan. The Forum built on the recent positive developments in the relations between Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, with a historical … Continue reading The International Secretariat for Water at the Third Syrdarya Youth Forum in Khujand →

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Youth for Water and Climate Programme: Recap of the Mobility Week in Strasbourg

2025-09-17

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From August 30 to September 5, 2025, 40 young water leaders from seven European countries gathered in Strasbourg as part of the Youth for Water and Climate Programme (YWCP) – a programme coordinated by the International Secretariat for Water (Solidarity Water Europe – Europea office) that aims to equip youth to address the challenges of … Continue reading Youth for Water and Climate Programme: Recap of the Mobility Week in Strasbourg →

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Towards the United Nations Water Conference 2026: Unified Voices for Action

2025-09-08

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From July 7 to 10, 2025, the International Secretariat for Water (ISW-SWE) took part in strategic exchanges in New York during the meeting convened by the President of the General Assembly and the stakeholder consultation in preparation for the United Nations Water Conference 2026. A Civil Society and Youth Delegation Committed to Inclusive Water Governance … Continue reading Towards the United Nations Water Conference 2026: Unified Voices for Action →

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